We are a co-operative operating in the Sea Winds informal settlement near Capricorn Park, in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Between us we have a wealth of experience in the textile industry, and we specialise in making items that are not otherwise available. These items are most often used in an industrial or commercial setting, where the requirements are more exact than for household use. We have five members of the co-operative at present.
Tim Cruise
Tim is the business manager, and has a wealth of experience in the retail industry, as well as experience with small business.
Vanessa Jeneker
Vanessa is the Managing Director of the co-operative, and has several years experience at various levels in the textile industry in the Western Cape.
Lutz Gottel
Lutz has been involved in the textile industry for more than 50 years, and has a wealth of experience both locally as well as internationally. Lutz is the technical consultant to the co-operative.
Winston Ward
Winston lives in Sea Winds, and has mechanical and technical experience.
Tim Ledgerwood
Tim is the South African representative of ROPE www.rope.org.uk and has been responsible for raising donations and funding for industrial sewing machines, as well as a small amount of ongoing working capital.